Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
CSS Plans Robotic Telesurgery Expansion Starting in Chiriqui
Panama Social Security Fund says Chiriqui will be the first province in a national expansion of robotic telesurgery, beginning with cancer care.
Migration Detects Three Venezuelans With 76 Undeclared Gold Bars
Panama migration authorities said the passengers lacked customs declarations, export licenses and ownership documents for the gold.
PANAMAX 2026 Reaches Midpoint With 19 Countries Participating
U.S. Southern Command says PANAMAX26 has reached its midpoint with maritime, cyber, medical and special-operations training focused on regional coordination.
Police Report 477 Arrests and 21 Firearms Seized Over Weekend
National Police said Plan Firmeza operations over 72 hours also included 87 searches, 326 rounds of ammunition seized and 3,211 traffic tickets.
Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Panama Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners say higher fuel costs are making products more expensive, but many are trying not to raise menu prices to avoid losing customers.
IMA Announces August 11 Agroferias Across Panama
The Agricultural Marketing Institute says Tuesday’s Agroferias will open at 8:00 a.m. with low-cost basic-basket products in multiple regions.
Chilibre Residents Warn Recycling Site Is Creating Health Risks
Residents of San Vicente de Chilibre say waste accumulation, odors, mosquitoes and rats from a recycling site are affecting their quality of life.
Metro de Panamá Resumes Line 1 After Earthquake Safety Suspension
Metro de Panamá restored Line 1 service after a preventive suspension and safety checks following the earthquake felt Monday morning.
MEDUCA Tells Schools to Apply Risk Protocols After August 10 Quake
The Education Ministry called for calm and asked school communities to follow established risk-management plans after Monday morning’s tremor.
SINAPROC Reports No Damage in Panama After Strong Colombia Quake
SINAPROC director Omar Smith said no effects had been reported in Panama while national monitoring was activated after the strong quake.

